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Hello Georgia Class A/B UST operators! Our course is now online and approved by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division. Learn more now
Overview:
Georgia Class A/B UST operator training course is a great way to meet the training requirements while learning everything you need to know to be an effective UST operator.
Self Paced:
This option allows users to watch 10 lessons online instead of attending a live webinar. Users take each lesson any time that is convenient. Great for new and experienced operators alike. Total lesson viewing time is about 3 hours. Plus a 1-hour final exam.
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The US EPA just published what is effectively the State of the Nation for Underground Storage Tank Systems for activities from October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016. How did you do in your state or region?
Hi UST Class A/B Operators. Did you know there is a national newsletter about UST systems called LUSTLine? Check out the latest edition online.
Great topics include:
If you are a UST owner, let’s say you need training for 3 Class A/B UST operators and 10 Class C UST operators. Good news — you can now set up a simple group account in just a few minutes.
We recently enhanced our group account setup. Now, any number of users can take any number of classes.
Single User is perfect for one person to take Class A/B or Class C training or both.
User email required.
Training Kiosk is a great option for small to medium group of users who need any combination of Class A/B or Class C training.
Email required for account administrator only.
Single login credential shared for the whole group.
Course Library is good for medium to larger companies with a mix of Class A/B and/or C operators who also need more advanced reporting and tracking features.
Email required for all users.
Each user has own login credentials.
UST Training may not be approved to offer Class A/B Training in every state and territory but we do have state-specific solutions for UST operators looking for the best possible option.
Using our three decades of UST expertise and our position as industry leaders in UST training, we are happy to guide you to the best option based on your company need and who we think the best state-specific choices are.
We are part of an informal network of national training solutions so let us make a referral for you. Need solutions in a large number of states? We have them. Just click on any Class A/B state and follow the instructions.
Contact us at [email protected] or 866-301-8265.
In August of 1984, the TV show 60 Minutes ran what would become the story that woke America to the hazards of unregulated UST systems. Today UST operators, and anyone downstream of a UST system, have much to be thankful for when this show blew the lid off what would become “the environmental issue of the ’80s.”
If you need any appreciation as to how far we’ve come as an industry, this story (with its impacted elders, its lack of of science, its evasive executives) illustrates the evolution of risk management of an entire sector of society. Starting with denial, then assessment, then awareness, and now, today: of course, ongoing education, in part through the efforts of myself and thousands of UST professionals nationwide. Enjoy this awesome piece of historical perspective.
And be on the lookout for UST legend Warren Rogers, who I knew only briefly but am indebted to for all he did for detecting leaking USTs.
Here’s an interesting story of a number of stalled out vehicles that all filled up at the same gas station one day recently. One suspect, ethanol-driven phase separation, was not mentioned…
Cars break down after filling up at Redmond gas station
UST Operators, don’t forget to measure for water!
The next Oregon Class A/B UST Operator Training class is set for Tuesday March 10, 2017, 8 AM to 4 PM.
Oregon has the distinction of being the first state in the US to require UST operator training back in 2003 and instructor Ben Thomas has trained the majority of UST operators in Oregon since then. This course will prepare students to become a certified Class A/B UST operator in Oregon (Washington operators welcome too!). Attend this lively, interactive class to learn about UST rules, best management practices and come away with practical advice about being a top notch UST operator.
Oregon Class A/B UST Operator Training
George Fox University, 12753 SW 68th Avenue
Portland OR 97223-8305
Aloha Hawai’i UST operators.
Are you interested attending a live classroom Class A/B UST operator training in March of 2017?
We offer our course online but some folks prefer the interaction of a live classroom.
I’ll be in Oahu in March so I thought I’d see if there’s any interest. I did a class last year in Maui and it was very well received. Currently I’ve got some interest in Oahu, Maui and the Big Island but I’d be happy to go to any island with a large enough group.
Dates would be sometime during March 20–24, 2017.
If you are interested please tell me:
Please call Ben Thomas at 866-301-8265 or email if you’d like to discuss further.
Mahalo!
Eight years ago in Colorado we launched the nation’s first state-approved online Class A/B UST operator training course. Since then we’ve grown to offer Class A/B training in a number of states. So how are we doing?